The Stanford University Medical Center Renewal Project, which will expand Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, rebuild Stanford Hospital, modernize Hoover Pavilion, and replace School of Medicine laboratories, is underway. Below is a summary of the Renewal Project's anticipated construction activities, hours of activity, and any affected lane or road closures over the next 10 days. Please click here to subscribe to our 10 day look aheads, which will be emailed every Friday and archived on the Renewal Project website.

Please note that that the scope of work and dates of work are subject to change without notice, especially due to weather impacts.

Stanford University Hot/Chilled Water Line Work near Quarry Road and Campus Drive

Stanford University will continue performing chilled and hot water line work near Quarry Road and Campus Drive. Regular work hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am to 5:30 pm.

Work will begin at the intersection of Quarry Road and Quarry Extension and will continue down Campus Drive towards Roth Way. Safety officers will be onsite to provide traffic assistance.

New Stanford Hospital Facility

December 2012- 2018

Work is under way to construct the new Stanford Hospital facility in order to accommodate advances in medical technology, increase capacity, and meet new seismic safety standards. The 824,000 square foot hospital includes 368 individual patient rooms, state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, an expanded Emergency Department, new employee parking structure, five gardens, walking trails and a meditation room. The new hospital is expected to be completed in 2017 and open for patient care in early 2018.

This week's activities:

What to expect this weekend (10/12-10/13)

Hours of Construction Activity: 9 am- 6 pm

Former Garden Entry/D Pod: Demolition of the former MRI offices and utility relocations will continue near the former Garden Entrance to Stanford Hospital & Clinics.

New Hospital and Parking Garage: Construction activity will continue for the new hospital and parking garage over the weekend.

Weekday work (10/14-10/18)

Hours of Construction Activity: 7 am - 6 pm

Former Garden Entry/D Pod: Demolition of the former MRI offices will continue; utility relocations and tie-ins will also continue. Shoring pile installation will begin next week.

New Hospital and Parking Garage: Foundation pile installation will continue for the new hospital facility; foundation work and utility installation will continue for the new parking garage.

Off Site Activities: Dirt will be off-hauled from the site on Monday, 10/14.

What to expect next weekend (10/19-10/20)

Hours of Construction Activity: 9 am - 6 pm

Former Garden Entry/D Pod: Demolition work and utility relocation may continue next weekend.

New Hospital and Parking Garage: Construction activity will continue on the new hospital and parking garage sites.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Expansion

August 2011-December 2016

The Packard Children's Hospital expansion, which will expand Packard's ability to care for children and expectant mothers, is under way. The new 521,000 square foot facility will add 150 patient beds, more healing spaces, and the latest medical technology. The Packard expansion is scheduled to open in 2016.

Cyclists: please be mindful of sharing the sidewalk with pedestrians. Those who choose not to share the road and use the sidewalks must walk their bicycles.

Pedestrians: must use the new designated crosswalks on Welch Road. Jaywalking is illegal and especially unsafe in active construction areas. Maps with new pedestrian crosswalks are available at www.SUMCRenewal.org. Thank you!

Questions?

You can find the most up to date information on the Renewal Project website at www.SUMCRenewal.org.

You can also sign up for project email noticeson the website. For additional information regarding site work, email the Renewal Project at info@sumcrenewal.org or call the 24-hour Construction Hotline: (650) 701-SUMC (7862).